Development of a Database System for a Specific Application
2025/2026
Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The project module builds on the knowledge gained through the project modules of 1.-2. semesterContent, progress and pedagogy of the module
Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of
discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the
Danish version of the module is valid.
PURPOSE
That the student acquires knowledge of developing a database system
for a specific context of use and experience with developing a
complex software system.
JUSTIFICATION
The project work combines the application of knowledge from the
courses in System development, Database development and Basic
object-oriented programming as well as the course in Design and
Programming of user interfaces (on IxD2) in relation to a concrete
application. This reflects typical practices for developing systems
that include a complex database
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- understand and explain the practical application of theories, concepts and methods within database development, system analysis and design as well as object-oriented programming
Skills
- must be able to analyze and design a database for a specific application
- must be able to implement a significant part of the system in an object-oriented environment
Competences
- must be able to justify and evaluate a database design
- must be able to describe and evaluate a software development process
- must be able to discuss the interaction between database design and software development
- must be able to describe, reflect on and analyze the experiences gained with problem-oriented project work in a group
Type of instruction
Project work
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 450 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Development of a Database System for a Specific Application |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Permitted aids | Aids are permitted during the preparation of the project, but not during the exam. Rules regarding AI are mentioned on the semester page in MOODLE |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Udvikling af databasesystem til en specifik anvendelse |
| Module code | DSNBAITFB331 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
